Cestrian

That’s really useful, thank you. Also, I’m guessing a reputable auction house would ensure authenticity prior to the auction?

Is this genuine? Looks different to other photos of the same model online and I heard there were a few fakes around:

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/gardiner-houlgate/catalogue-id-srgard10264/lot-a2e40995-a868-4dd8-ac65-b117011ab5b4

 1974 - best eBay purchase I’ve ever made. Seller had zero feedback and lived in Germany so everyone else stayed away. For once my naïveté worked in my favour. 

13 minutes ago, bloke_zero said:

Cool! What do the knobs and switches do?

I wish I knew. Some of them don’t make any discernible difference. Quick look on the internet suggests mine is from 1962. 

I’ve got one. All original as far as I’m aware. Don’t play it as often as I’d like because I tend to use my Mustang. Really fond of it though. Affectionately known as Martian Cricket Bats in some quarters. 

I have zero interest in cat videos, but this is impressive:

3 hours ago, Nail Soup said:

I can picture him in the guitar shop....... 'please give me the bass which looks most like a cricket bat'!

This perhaps?

https://reverb.com/news/quiz-can-you-name-the-bassist-by-the-bass?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blog-bassistquiz&utm_content=bass
 

I surprised myself and got 100% - although admittedly one was a lucky guess. 

I'll kick it off.  I always assumed Julian Cope was purely a vocalist and was aware that James Eller played bass through most of the solo work.  I saw an old Teardrop Explodes video recently and there was Copey playing the bass.  Further research revealed he was the bass player in The Crucial Three.  Anyone else surprised to discover someone started out as a bassist?

4 hours ago, Al Krow said:

You say that, but that sounds like another beguiling true life story. Feel free to share more if you would like to - did you get to meet and spend time with your old man in the end?

It really is, isn't it! I found myself needing to get to the end to find out what happened and the bass player angle just added to it! 

I was concerned it might be a Fred Lennon scenario but actually it's worked out well.  He lives in Australia but we go on holiday together every year and Skype every weekend.  My Mum used to go to The Cavern regularly and I always joked that my Dad could be McCartney.  Subsequently, I've found out that my Dad's band played on the opening night of The Cavern.

Not really comparable but I knew virtually nothing about my Father for 50 years until my wife tracked him down. Turns out he’d played the tea chest bass in a skiffle band. 

1974 Mustang. The first bass I ever bought and still my favourite. Unfortunately my eldest has borrowed it on a permanent basis. 

1 hour ago, Dood said:

Arrived safely and well packaged for shipping! Thank you so very much! Expect pictures on social media soon!!

 

CHEERS!

👍

Mate, I’ve got it. PM with your address and I’ll post it. 

What a resource Basschat is. Just brilliant. Thank you guys. 

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F283670865167

Any information much appreciated. 

Not heard his name mentioned as yet. All the staff seem to be working professionals so I imagine there’s quite a turnover. 

Thanks guys. I really appreciate your advice. First day today. Early days but I have to say, so far the teaching has been outstanding. 

I’m just about to begin a HNC at this music school. Just wondering if anyone has any inside information, useful tips etc?

I’m quite proud of this thread. Normally my contributions elicit two responses at most. 

I’ll kick it off - I’m terrible at working out bass lines to songs without using someone else’s tab or notation. 

A particular bass you own, a compliment on your playing you once received, a specific skill you mastered ... etc?

Mani - The Stone Roses were spellbinding in the way that they melded 1960s pop psychedelia and dub dance music. Mani’s bass lines were an intrinsic part of that sound - punchy, infectious and instantly familiar. His work with Primal Scream and Freebass wasn’t too shabby either. 

I've got a Hoyer too.  Great vintage tone.  Haven't seen another like mine.  Yours is in much better nick.

I’ve only just discovered Talk Talk  

https://www.nme.com/news/music/mark-hollis-talk-talk-reportedly-died-aged-64-2453863